Guard Jordan Schakel is off the Phoenix Suns' roster as of Thursday, September 17, after a signing and waiver that had been reported the same day. The 28-year-old, who has two seasons of NBA experience, had no NBA line last season.
The move
Jordan Schakel, a 28-year-old guard with two seasons of experience, leaves the Phoenix Suns' roster, which lists him as off the roster as of Thursday, September 17. The move follows a report from hoopsrumors the same day, "Suns Sign, Waive Jordan Schakel; Cavs Cut Sean McNeil," though no confidence figure is attached to that report.
The money
Schakel's contract is not on file yet, since public salary data can lag a signing by a day. The Suns carry a payroll of $216.2 million across 18 contracts for 2026-27, putting them over the first apron. The league's cap sits at $165.0 million, the tax line at $200.4 million, the first apron at $209.0 million and the second apron at $221.7 million.
The fit
Schakel has no NBA line from last season. The Suns' returning rotation from last season includes Devin Booker (33.5 minutes, 26.1 points), Dillon Brooks (30.4 minutes, 20.2 points), Grayson Allen (28.8 minutes, 16.5 points), Collin Gillespie (28.5 minutes, 12.7 points), Royce O'Neale (28.4 minutes, 9.8 points), Jalen Green (25.9 minutes, 17.8 points), Mark Williams (23.6 minutes, 11.7 points) and Jordan Goodwin (22.5 minutes, 8.7 points). Phoenix's roster stands at 21 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way slots.
Is Jordan Schakel still on the Suns' roster?
No. The official roster has him off the roster as of Thursday, September 17.
Was this move reported before the roster changed?
Yes. hoopsrumors reported on September 17 that the Suns signed and waived Jordan Schakel, though the report carries no listed confidence figure.
What is Jordan Schakel's new contract worth?
It is not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a signing by a day.
Are the Suns over the salary cap?
Yes. Phoenix's payroll is $216.2 million across 18 contracts for 2026-27, above the $209.0 million first apron, against a $165.0 million cap and $200.4 million tax line.